Coming up

Saturday February 1, 2014 2:49 PM

Events and programs

Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, Old Columbus Jews Telling Jokes-karaoke-style joke fest, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, at the JCC, 1125 College Ave. The event honors the life and comedy of the late Sam Gordon, a jokester and JCC regular. Emcee Marcie Golden will tell a few of her own jokes in between introducing other performers. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. Tickets are $30 per person or $25 each for groups of 10 or more. For tickets or more information, call 614-231-2731 or visit jccgalleryplayers.org.

Conversations in the Humanities: Exploring Eastern Faith Traditions, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, at First Community Church North Campus, 3777 Dublin Road, Columbus. A panel discussion will feature central Ohio representatives of four Eastern religions: Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Tibetan Buddhist. Participants will learn about these faith traditions in a conversation moderated by OSU Humanities Institute associate Fred Andrle. Questions posed by audience members will be included. Program sponsors include the Ohio State University Humanities and the Center for Spiritual Search at First Community Church. This event is free and open to the public.

NextGen Dublin, Financial Success for Young Professionals Panel & Networking Event, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 23, at Azteca Mexican Grill, 5925 Sawmill Road, Dublin. This group, created by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce for young professional businessmen and women ages 21-39, provides opportunities for professional development and networking. For more information or to register for an event, visit DublinChamber.org/nextgen or call the Dublin Chamber at 614-889-2001.

Health

Crosswoods Pediatrics, Walk with a Doc program, 10 a.m. every Thursday at Coffman Park, 5568 Emerald Parkway. Meet at Coffman Pavilion. The walks are free for anyone interested in taking steps to improve their health. A doctor will be on hand to answer any questions and talk with people during the event. For more information, call 614-645-1260.

Yoga classes for people who have been affected by cancer, 11 a.m. Mondays, 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, 1200 Old Henderson Road. All equipment and programming are provided at no cost.

Meetings

Aglow International in Plain City, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, at St. Joseph Activity Center, 670 W. Main St., Plain City. Susan Dammann, medical specialist for Heartbeat International, will be the guest speaker. Meetings are open to the public and are interdenominational. For more information, call Teresa Mullins at 614-878-1187.

Women Today, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road. Barbara Free, an expert in motion, will present the program, "Let's Move," discussing how to keep fit and energized. For more information and/or reservations, due Jan. 28, call Marge at 614-433-9903 or Barbara, 614-844-3946. New members are invited to this social and philanthropic organization.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Dublin, noon on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Bogey Inn, 6013 Glick Road. The group meets for breakfast at 7:45 a.m. on the third Tuesday at Sunnystreet Cafe, 7042 Hospital Dr. in the Kroger Center. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Walt Buss at 614-203-5706.

Accountant Information Market, Dublin-Powell Chapter, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Scrambler Marie's, 3890 Presidential Parkway. CPAs are invited to meet for lunch. Call 614-478-8187.

Sawmill Road Toastmasters, noon the first and third Mondays of every month at Azteca Mexican Grill, 5925 Sawmill Road. Visitors are welcome; visit sawmilltoastmastersclubs.org. Members focus on improving public speaking skills.

Support groups

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Dublin Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road. Open to anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease. Call Heather Mudgett at 317-313-4316 before attending the first time to verify the meeting time.

Schizophrenics Anonymous, sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Franklin County, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday in Room 317 at Worthington Methodist Church, 600 N. High St. Meetings subject to change. Call to confirm. Call Tonya Fulwider at 614-221-1441 or visit mhafc.org.

Caregiver Support Group, for friends and family of those facing cancer, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Beyond Healing Holistic Cancer Support, 6460 Busch Blvd., Suite 137. There is no fee. For information, call 614-800-3819.

Bereavement Support Group, for those who have lost a loved one to cancer, at Beyond Healing Holistic Cancer Support, 6460 Busch Blvd., Suite 137. There is no fee. For information, call 614-800-3819.

Parkinson's Support Group, 1:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the third floor multi-purpose room at the Forum at Knightsbridge, 4625 Knightsbridge Blvd. Call Dodie Wood at 614-481-8888.

Better Breathers Club of Dublin Pulmonary Support Group, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. the third Monday of the month, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Conference Room One, 7500 Hospital Drive. For more information, call Anne at 614-544-8338.

Weathering the Storm, a support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one due to violence or other tragic means, 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Dublin Counseling Center, 299 Cramer Creek Court. Free. Registration required. Call 614-889-5722.

Better Breathers Club of Dublin, 6 to 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month in the front lobby conference room of Dublin Methodist Hospital. Monthly topics will be discussed. Enjoy new friendships and support. Free and open to anyone diagnosed with any pulmonary disease, their loved ones and caregivers. Light refreshments are provided, along with door prizes. Wheelchair accessible.

MOMS Club of Dublin, Southeast Chapter, meets the second Friday of each month at the Dublin Recreation Center, 5200 Emerald Parkway. For meeting times, visit momsclubofdublinse.webs.com or email momsclubofdublinse@ yahoo.com.